Veteran singer S Janaki, Nightingale of South India, dies at 88 in Mysuru. Family confirms news
Legendary South Indian playback singer S. Janaki has passed away in Mysuru at the age of 88. Known as the 'Nightingale of the South,' she recorded thousands of songs across 20 Indian languages during her prolific career.
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S. Janaki was a cultural icon in Indian cinema, and her death marks the end of a significant era in South Indian music history.
Veteran singer S Janaki is no more. She died in Mysuru on July 11. She was 88. The family confirmed the news and released a statement on social media, much to the shock of fans and the film industry. Janaki is a legend in South cinema, known as the Nightingale of the South and fondly called ‘Janaki amma’.Family confirms S Janaki no moreAs news broke of Janaki’s death on Saturday, her granddaughter, Apsara Vydula, confirmed the news on her Instagram. She wrote, “Dear everyone, It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved grandmother and legendary singer, Smt. S. Janaki. She left us peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family.
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